7-on-7 championships: Manvel falls in final but remains 'locked in'

Manvel senior wide receiver Reggie Hemphill, left, goes up to catch a touchdown pass against an Austin Westlake defender during their Division I championship game at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Manvel senior wide receiver Reggie Hemphill, left, goes up to catch a touchdown pass against an Austin Westlake defender during their Division I championship game at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at ... more

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Cy Falls senior quarterback Casey Rosellini targets a receiver against Atascocita during their Division I consolation semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Cy Falls senior quarterback Casey Rosellini targets a receiver against Atascocita during their Division I consolation semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic ... more

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Manvel senior quarterback D'Eriq King targets a receiver against The Woodlands defense during their Division I championship semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Manvel senior quarterback D'Eriq King targets a receiver against The Woodlands defense during their Division I championship semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and ... more

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The Woodlands junior quarterback Eric Schmid targets a receiver against Manvel during their Division I championship round matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

The Woodlands junior quarterback Eric Schmid targets a receiver against Manvel during their Division I championship round matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in ... more

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Atascocita junior defender Derrick Tucker, center, intercepts the ball in front of The Woodlands senior wide receiver Austin Barron (10) during their Division I championship round matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Atascocita junior defender Derrick Tucker, center, intercepts the ball in front of The Woodlands senior wide receiver Austin Barron (10) during their Division I championship round matchup at the state 7-on-7 ... more

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Cy-Fair sophomore quarterback Cam Arnold targets a receiver against Austin Bowie during their Division I championship round matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Cy-Fair sophomore quarterback Cam Arnold targets a receiver against Austin Bowie during their Division I championship round matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex ... more

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Atascocita junior quarterback Daveon Boyd targets a receiver against Cy Falls during their Division I consolation semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Atascocita junior quarterback Daveon Boyd targets a receiver against Cy Falls during their Division I consolation semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex ... more

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Atascocita junior quarterback Daveon Boyd targets a receiver against Cy Falls during their Division I consolation semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Atascocita junior quarterback Daveon Boyd targets a receiver against Cy Falls during their Division I consolation semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex ... more

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Cy Falls senior quarterback Casey Rosellini targets a receiver against Atascocita during their Division I consolation semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Cy Falls senior quarterback Casey Rosellini targets a receiver against Atascocita during their Division I consolation semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic ... more

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Cy Falls senior quarterback Casey Rosellini targets a receiver against Atascocita during their Division I consolation semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Cy Falls senior quarterback Casey Rosellini targets a receiver against Atascocita during their Division I consolation semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic ... more

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Manvel junior wide receiver Keylon Stokes balances the ball on his fingertips as he tries to make a catch against Cy-Fair junior defender Taylor Gray during their Division I championship semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Manvel junior wide receiver Keylon Stokes balances the ball on his fingertips as he tries to make a catch against Cy-Fair junior defender Taylor Gray during their Division I championship semifinal matchup at ... more

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Manvel senior wide receiver Reggie Hemphill, left, goes up to catch a touchdown pass against an Austin Westlake defender during their Division I championship game at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Manvel senior wide receiver Reggie Hemphill, left, goes up to catch a touchdown pass against an Austin Westlake defender during their Division I championship game at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at ... more

Photo: Jerry Baker, For The Houston Chronicle

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Cy-Fair junior defender Kyle Cervenka gets fired up as he runs for yardage with an interception against Manvel defender during their Division I championship semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Cy-Fair junior defender Kyle Cervenka gets fired up as he runs for yardage with an interception against Manvel defender during their Division I championship semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football ... more

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Manvel senior quarterback D'Eriq King targets a receiver against the Cy-Fair defense during their Division I championship semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Manvel senior quarterback D'Eriq King targets a receiver against the Cy-Fair defense during their Division I championship semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic ... more

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Cy-Fair senior wide receiver Cody Chrest, center, runs for yardage behind junior teammate Kyle Cervenka (3) after making an interception against Manvel during their Division I championship semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Cy-Fair senior wide receiver Cody Chrest, center, runs for yardage behind junior teammate Kyle Cervenka (3) after making an interception against Manvel during their Division I championship semifinal matchup at ... more

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Cy Falls senior receiver Brent Hertel pulls in a pass against a pair of Lufkin defenders during their Division I consolation championship game at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Cy Falls senior receiver Brent Hertel pulls in a pass against a pair of Lufkin defenders during their Division I consolation championship game at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and ... more

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Manvel senior wide receiver Sean Dykes, left, balances the ball on his fingertips as he tries to make a catch against an Austin Westlake defender during their Division I championship game at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Manvel senior wide receiver Sean Dykes, left, balances the ball on his fingertips as he tries to make a catch against an Austin Westlake defender during their Division I championship game at the state 7-on-7 ... more

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Atascocita junior defender Dawud Shorts (5) and junior teammate Tralen Hutchinson celebrate Hutchinson's interception return for a touchdown against Lindale during their Division I championship round matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Manvel senior wide receiver Hunter Hagdorn makes a catch against Austin Westlake during their Division I championship game at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Manvel senior wide receiver Hunter Hagdorn makes a catch against Austin Westlake during their Division I championship game at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in ... more

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Manvel senior wide receiver Sean Dykes tries to finish a catch against The Woodlands senior defender A.J. Mason during their Division I championship round matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Manvel senior wide receiver Sean Dykes tries to finish a catch against The Woodlands senior defender A.J. Mason during their Division I championship round matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at ... more

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Manvel senior wide receiver Hunter Hagdorn, from right, battles Cy-Fair junior defenders Kyle Cervenka and Taylor Gray during their Division I championship semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Saturday, July 11, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Manvel senior wide receiver Hunter Hagdorn, from right, battles Cy-Fair junior defenders Kyle Cervenka and Taylor Gray during their Division I championship semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football ... more

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Navasota senior quarterback Shelton Eppler, right, checks the playbook with senior wide Kae'ron Baker before calling a play against China Springs during their championship final matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Navasota senior quarterback Shelton Eppler, right, checks the playbook with senior wide Kae'ron Baker before calling a play against China Springs during their championship final matchup at the state 7-on-7 ... more

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The Woodlands junior wide receiver Chris Stewart makes a catch against Colleyville during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

The Woodlands junior wide receiver Chris Stewart makes a catch against Colleyville during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station ... more

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The Woodlands senior defender Talon Baskin runs for yardage after making an interception against Colleyville during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

The Woodlands senior defender Talon Baskin runs for yardage after making an interception against Colleyville during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic ... more

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Navasota senior wide receiver Kae'ron Baker makes a catch in front of an Abilene Wylie defender during their championship semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Navasota senior wide receiver Kae'ron Baker makes a catch in front of an Abilene Wylie defender during their championship semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic ... more

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East Bernard senior quarterback Blake Whitley targets a receiver against the Giddings defense during their consolation finals matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

East Bernard senior quarterback Blake Whitley targets a receiver against the Giddings defense during their consolation finals matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic ... more

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East Bernard senior wide receiver Blaine Sulak (15) skies to make a catch on a throw from senior quarterback Blake Whitley (10) against Giddings during their consolation finals matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

East Bernard senior wide receiver Blaine Sulak (15) skies to make a catch on a throw from senior quarterback Blake Whitley (10) against Giddings during their consolation finals matchup at the state 7-on-7 ... more

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Cy Springs junior wide receiver Oshae Clark, right, makes a catch in front of a Montwood defender during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Cy Springs junior wide receiver Oshae Clark, right, makes a catch in front of a Montwood defender during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in ... more

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Navasota senior wide receiver Sammy Blair makes a catch against China Springs during their championship final matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Navasota senior wide receiver Sammy Blair makes a catch against China Springs during their championship final matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College ... more

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Manvel senior quarterback D'Eriq King targets a receiver against the Mesquite Horn defense during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Manvel senior quarterback D'Eriq King targets a receiver against the Mesquite Horn defense during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College ... more

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Navasota senior quarterback Shelton Eppler targets a receiver against the Abilene Wylie defense during their championship semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Navasota senior quarterback Shelton Eppler targets a receiver against the Abilene Wylie defense during their championship semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic ... more

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Navasota senior wide receiver Kae'ron Baker is all smiles after making a catch against China Springs during their championship final matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Navasota senior wide receiver Kae'ron Baker is all smiles after making a catch against China Springs during their championship final matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic ... more

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Manvel senior defenders Uryan Hudson (13) and Brandon Bell (8) team up to make a play against a Mesquite Horn defender during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Manvel senior defenders Uryan Hudson (13) and Brandon Bell (8) team up to make a play against a Mesquite Horn defender during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park ... more

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Manvel junior Derrick Tucker (3) runs for yardage after making an interception against Mesquite Horn during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Manvel junior Derrick Tucker (3) runs for yardage after making an interception against Mesquite Horn during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex ... more

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Manvel senior Sean Dykes (6) runs for extra yardage after a catch against Mesquite Horn during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Manvel senior Sean Dykes (6) runs for extra yardage after a catch against Mesquite Horn during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College ... more

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Katy senior wide receiver Tony Mullins, center, makes a catch against a Veterans defender, right, during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Katy senior wide receiver Tony Mullins, center, makes a catch against a Veterans defender, right, during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in ... more

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Katy senior quarterback Garrett Doiron targets a receiver against the Veterans defense during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Katy senior quarterback Garrett Doiron targets a receiver against the Veterans defense during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College ... more

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The Woodlands junior quarterback Eric Schmid targets a receiver against Colleyville during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

The Woodlands junior quarterback Eric Schmid targets a receiver against Colleyville during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College ... more

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The Woodlands senior quarterback Craig Heiser sets his offense before running a play against Colleyville during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

The Woodlands senior quarterback Craig Heiser sets his offense before running a play against Colleyville during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic ... more

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The Woodlands junior wide receiver Chris Stewart makes a catch against Colleyville during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

The Woodlands junior wide receiver Chris Stewart makes a catch against Colleyville during their pool play matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station ... more

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Navasota senior quarterback Shelton Eppler targets a receiver against the Abilene Wylie defense during their championship semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Photo by Jerry Baker/Freelance) less

Navasota senior quarterback Shelton Eppler targets a receiver against the Abilene Wylie defense during their championship semifinal matchup at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at Veterans Park and Athletic ... more

Photo: Jerry Baker, For The Houston Chronicle

7-on-7 championships: Manvel falls in final but remains 'locked in'

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COLLEGE STATION - The bad news is Manvel couldn't finish Saturday after the Mavericks won their first seven games at the Adidas 7-on-7 State Championships before eventually falling to Austin Westlake 42-34 in overtime Saturday at Veterans Park.

"We're locked in and we have one common goal," Mavericks quarterback D'Eriq King said. "That's to win state, and that's all we care about. We don't care about stats or anything. We just want to win state."

Manvel is on the short list of teams that should contend for a state title and showed why over the two days. A group of speedsters that won the Class 6A state track and field state title in May carried its momentum over to the summer.

King enters his third year and worked with running back D'Vaughn Pennamon and wideouts Reggie Hemphill-Mapps, Hunter Hagdorn and Sean Dykes Star recruit Deontay Anderson, the 6A 200-meters champ, joined the defense Saturday after competing at The Opening in Oregon.

A leaping Hemphill-Mapps touchdown catch with under two minutes in regulation sent the game to overtime - a first in state tournament history. And after the teams traded interceptions, Westlake got on the board before intercepting a pass to end it.

"We played hard in every game," King said. "We fought through some adversity, and that's teaching us for the season."

Cy Falls plays into late rounds

At least Cypress Falls didn't make its head coach waste his time traveling to College Station. The Eagles, after winning the consolation bracket a year ago, played just as many games in 2015 and returned to the same bracket final.

The only difference was they didn't win it - Lufkin held on for a 39-32 victory.

The result was disappointing, but Eaton certainly wasn't from where he sat over the last two days. Quarterback Casey Rosellini was back, but the team had new outside receivers and a new slot wideout from a year ago.

Cy Falls, College Station and Cedar Hill all had 2-1 records in Pool B, but the Golden Eagles were the odd team out after tiebreakers. On Saturday, they beat Southlake Carroll, Plano West, Cinco Ranch and Atascocita before losing to Lufkin.

"Last year was a surprise, and this year was a bigger surprise," Eaton said. "It really was, and I'm so proud of them. A lot of kids stepped up who we weren't expecting to, but they did."

Debuts are more about experience

George Ranch and Tomball Memorial didn't fare as well as they wanted in their state tournament debuts. Each went 1-2 in pool play to go to the consolation bracket.

But each also picked up a victory Saturday before falling in the second round.

"It's funny - we were behind in all five games at halftime by two touchdowns," said John Jackson, George Ranch's 7-on-7 coach. "It got to the point today coming into the half - we were getting a little feisty - that I told him, 'fellas, we got them right where we want them.' "

For the Longhorns, who beat Pflugerville Hendrickson before losing to Atascocita, the experience was invaluable. George Ranch went 25-3 the last two years, but the majority of those teams have graduated.

It also was valuable to Jackson.

"The very first game, we see The Woodlands set up that big ol' tent - it was business for them," he said. "We're all emotional, and you could tell we were a rookie team out here learning the ropes. I was taking notes out here."

Katy surprises with 4 victories

It's no secret that Katy is a power-running team. The Tigers have seven state championships to show for their dedication to the ground game.

So seeing the Tigers win their first four games at the 7-on-7 state tournament likely surprised many observers. Katy reached the second round of the championship bracket and finished 4-1.

"We don't take it that seriously, but at the same time, we're out here to compete and play hard," Tigers defensive back Collin Wilder said.

Katy has 16 appearances at 7-on-7 state, advancing every year since 2002.